Get a European Oak Shiplap Cladding price below.

European Oak is very durable and gives a uniform look. It's available in two kiln dried grades and requires sealing.

1) Click to choose a Shiplap Cladding profile

IWC6 Ship-lap 145mm (135 face) x 19mm

IWC6 Ship-lap 145mm (135 face) x 19mm

A 19mm thick shiplap profile with a 135mm face cover width and 145mm overall board width. It has a tight curve on the top visible edge and designed to be overlapped. This profile is designed for horizontal fixing only.

This 19mm thick shiplap profile has a tongue and groove with the bottom edge chamfered while the top edge has a gentle curve. The profile has a 128mm face cover width and 145mm overall board width. This profile is designed for horizontal fixing only.

In this house front there are four windows and a door. Measure the width and height of each window and door, then add the areas together:

Window 1: 1.9 x 1.2m = 2.28 square metres

Window 2: 1.2 x 1.2m = 1.44 square metres

Window 3: 1.2 x 1.2m = 1.44 square metres

Window 4: 1.9 x 1.2m = 2.28 square metres

Door: 1.0m x 2.0m = 2.00 square metres

Total area of windows and doors = 9.44 square metres

3) Subtract the area of the doors and windows from the total area of the wall.

We now have our total area (42.3 square metres) and the total area of the doors and the windows (9.44 square metres). Because we don't want cladding to cover the windows and door, we take the door and window area away from the total area.

Total area to clad = 42.3 – 9.44 = 32.86 square metres to clad

4) Add at least 10% spare for wastage

We recommend ordering at LEAST 10% more cladding than you've measured for to account for the required cutting and shaping.

Your total price is accurately calculated from a cubic metre rate based on the actual total volume of timber in your cladding, rather than from a stored square metre or running metre rate.

In order to show the price per square metre and the price per metre, we divide the total cost by the number of square metres and linear metres respectively. Due to rounding, this may mean that the square metre or linear metre price may be out by a few pence if you manually multiply it be the number of square or linear metres. The total price shown is accurate and we show the square metre and linear metre prices for comparison.

European Oak Shiplap Cladding

These profiles are designed to be fitted horizontally and give you a choice between a 135mm or 128mm face.

You have a choice between our Prime Grade and Light Character grades of Oak when selecting your Shiplap cladding. The main difference between the two is the knot content. Prime Grade is almost knot free and any knots found will only be small knots, so it gives your cladding a modern clean look. Whereas, Light character grade is a knottier grade with a more traditional look without any large dead knots.

All of our European Oak shiplap cladding is kiln dried so it is essential that you seal your cladding by treating it. This will reduce movement in the timber so that it doesn’t expand and contract as much with the seasons. When treating you can also use UV protection to keep the timber's colour for longer with exposure to the sun, however this isn’t necessary if you would like your timber to naturally weather.

Shiplap cladding is supplied in random lengths of 2m and longer. We can supply exact lengths if required however please call us on 01889 279 018 or talk to us on the online chat first to make sure we can supply the required lengths. Once you have checked with us you can then add those lengths into the “Special Instructions” box on the shopping basket page.

Treatments

Be sure to read through our treatment information by clicking on "Treatment Guidance" above. It talks about sealing, preserving and protecting the timber from the sun's UV rays. Here are quick links to the products we recommend:

Fitting Guidance

Our fitting guidelines are designed to give you a starting point on how to fit your shiplap cladding and we recommend that you consult an expert fitter to advise on your actual scenario.

Be sure to read our treatment guidance as treatment needs to be applied prior to fixing your cladding

Breathable Membrane

Consult a fitter to determine if your scenario would require the fitting of a breathable membrane between your wall and the cladding. This membrane stops rain getting to the wall, but allows moisture to escape, helping to prevent internal condensation and mould that can come with it.

Treated Softwood Battens

Treated softwood battens (available from our cladding accessories pages) are most commonly used to fix to the wall (or on top of the breathable membrane) to then fix your cladding to. Shiplap cladding is to be fixed horizontally only, so your battens need to be placed vertically, at around every 600mm (60cm).

Fixing the Cladding

** Whether you use nails or screws, it's important that they are stainless steel, or silicone bronze ARS, so that the natural tanins in the timber will not corrode them. Never use iron nails for fixing timber.

The timber is designed to only be fitted horizontally with the start of the running lip across the width of the timber at the top. To stop your wood from splitting it’s best to pre-drill any holes and then hold the boards with the head of the screw.

You can also use nails, preferably ring-shanked for extra grip, and again stainless steel so they don't corrode. For lower-density species like cedar, consider using nails with larger heads so the cladding doesn't pull through.

As already stated, these are just ideas to get you thinking about installation and you should consult a professional installer before fitting your cladding as every scenario is different.

Treating Timber Cladding

All of our timber cladding is provided untreated.

For best results, cladding should be treated before it is installed to ensure application of the treatment on all sides and ends of the boards.

We recommend Wood Finishes Direct for all of your treatments. We have found them to be well priced and their telephone support and advice is second to none. We highly recommend giving them a call.

The following information is from Wood Finishes Direct in relation to treating timber cladding.

When it comes to treating your timber cladding, there are three areas of protection to consider.

Sealing against moisture movement - Sealants are used to help prevent moisture entering the wood causing it to expand. Kiln dried timber like European Oak will definitely need to be sealed, and for other timbers it is highly recommended.

Wood Preserver - Helps to prevent rot and protects the wood from insect infestation and mould.

UV Protection - The ultraviolet rays of the sun slowly bleach external timbers. UV protection oil helps to keep the natural colour of your timber for longer and prevent it from turning silvery grey so quickly. Some people like their timber to weather and prefer the silvery grey look so it’s completely down to you.

The following links will take you straight to the products on Wood Finishes Direct's website:

Then to optionally delay weathering, two coats of OSMO UV Protection Oil. There are different colours of OSMO UV Protection Oil available, with names like 'Cedar' and 'Oak', but these colours are to make other timber look like the stated species. We recommend the 420 clear version which interferes the least with the natural colour of your timber.

What do our customers say?

Prices were clear to understand. My first order and went very well. - Ernest Warren

You were recommended to my business, and you pricing was very competitive. - Bryan Martin

Had some oak from you before and was excellent quality. - Derek Maslen

Just a quick line to say thanks for the swift delivery of the ash I ordered a couple of weeks ago. It is now installed as stair treads/ landing and looks superb. Just one small gripe, the delivery driver didn't call me to say he was on his way which meant I had to rush over; he did help me carry it into the house though.
I think the picture does them justice. - Stephen Barker, Spalding

The ordering process is very good, and helpfull advice given over the phone. - David Hudson

Some commonly asked questions

Delivery times

Our timber is imported straight from sawmills on the continent. Our usual lead times are therefore 17 to 21 working days.

What are your delivery costs?

We calculate our delivery costs based on how far away you are from us, to get more information on this please check out our shipping costs page HERE.

How do I receive a delivery?

Our timber deliveries can sometimes be heavy, for this reason you'll either need your own equipment or available person-power to unload your delivery.

How do I place an order for cladding?

You can place your order online by working out your price above and adding your items to your shopping basket. You can then check out and your order will be processed securely and a confirmation email sent. Once your order arrives in our depot, we'll give you a call to arrange delivery.

Can I Order Samples?

Yes you can, you can order samples of certain timbers at www.iwood.co.uk/sample-request/.
If the species you need isn't there please give us a call or talk to us on our online chat.